Reviews

Review: Nantwich Bookworms review latest publications

Review: Nantwich Bookworms review latest publications

By Joy Cassidy Nantwich Bookworms have been busy reading up on a range of new releases. And one text the group couldn’t resist was “The Casual Vacancy” – JK Rowling’s first novel for adults.

December 11, 2012
Review: Nantwich Players Christmas show “Life and Beth”

Review: Nantwich Players Christmas show “Life and Beth”

By Claire Faulkner If you’re lucky enough to have a ticket for the Nantwich Players Christmas production, you’re in for a real treat. ‘Life and Beth’, by Alan Ayckbourn is a Christmas story with a supernatural twist.

December 8, 2012
Review: Nantwich Civic Hall “Very Best in Stand Up Comedy”

Review: Nantwich Civic Hall “Very Best in Stand Up Comedy”

You know you’ve enjoyed a live show when three hours fly by in a matter of what seems like minutes. No sooner had the latest “Very Best in Standup” night at Nantwich Civic Hall started, then the final ovations were being handed out by a fulfilled audience.

December 8, 2012
Review: Curtain Call’s “The Producers”, at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Curtain Call’s “The Producers”, at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner Curtain Call Productions has once again presented another fantastic show at The Lyceum in Crewe. “The Producers” tells the story of two Broadway producers, who decide to make money by putting on a musical destined to flop.

November 15, 2012
Review: Heritage Opera’s “La Boheme” at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Heritage Opera’s “La Boheme” at Nantwich Civic Hall

By Claire Faulkner Heritage Opera reduced their stunned Nantwich Civic Hall audience to tears with their latest touring production La Boheme. Many members of the impressive crowd were so moved by the powerful love story, hankies and tissues were out in force.

October 29, 2012
Review: “Swan Lake” at Lyceum Theatre in Crewe

Review: “Swan Lake” at Lyceum Theatre in Crewe

By Claire Faulkner Ballet and I have never really got on. As a clumsy child, I stayed away from anything that required precision and the need to be delicate.

October 21, 2012
Nantwich Words and Music Festival best ever, say organisers

Nantwich Words and Music Festival best ever, say organisers

The 2012 Nantwich Words and Music Festival was the best yet, organisers said today. The event finished on October 14 after a final weekend featuring shows by local musicians and international stars including Tim Burgess, Thea Gilmore and Athlete.

October 19, 2012
Review: “Athlete” perform at Nantwich Words and Music Festival

Review: “Athlete” perform at Nantwich Words and Music Festival

The Nantwich Words and Music Festival has once again been hailed a success. Dozens of artists have performed live at a string of venues across the town over the last week. Joy Cassidy went along to watch Athlete in one of the festival’s final shows.

October 18, 2012
Review: Nantwich Players perform “Art” at Love Lane theatre

Review: Nantwich Players perform “Art” at Love Lane theatre

By Claire Faulkner Nantwich Players are entertaining audiences once again with their latest performance, “Art”. The play, directed by Chris Ridge and written by Yasmina Reza, explores the question of modern art and its influence on popular culture and peoples lives.

October 13, 2012
Review: Acton Operatics Society’s “La Cage Aux Folles”

Review: Acton Operatics Society’s “La Cage Aux Folles”

By Claire Faulkner Acton Operatics Society has been wowing audiences with its “La Cage Aux Folles” at Crewe Lyceum.  Acton’s opening numbers were outstanding and the following songs and routines didn’t disappoint.

October 11, 2012
Review: Surreal end to hilarious Nantwich Stand Up Comedy Night

Review: Surreal end to hilarious Nantwich Stand Up Comedy Night

As comedy nights go at Nantwich Civic Hall, this one had a bit of everything. Guitar juggling, Tourettes dancing, Irish jigging… oh, and an audience member taking her top off!

October 6, 2012
Review: Nantwich Bookworms study “The Hunger Games”

Review: Nantwich Bookworms study “The Hunger Games”

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a post-apocalyptic portrayal of a country where the rich, extravagant and futuristic Capitol is surrounded by 12 districts whose inhabitants are literally fighting for survival, writes Joy Cassidy.

October 5, 2012
Review: ‘Dangerous Obsession’ at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: ‘Dangerous Obsession’ at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner “Dangerous Obsession” is one of those plays which you wish you’d written yourself. It’s a modern suspense thriller with amazing twists and turns throughout.

October 3, 2012